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Every year, taste buds receive a treat during the Koori Cook Off.
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Organised by the Southern NSW Aboriginal Health Team, Crookwell High School won round one and Mulwaree High School won the second.
The event at Mulwaree High School also saw officers from the Hume Police District, Goulburn PCYC and Trinity Catholic College compete.
Marion Knight from Aboriginal Health said it ended up being a good day.
"The quality of food was excellent and they were like junior MasterChefs," Ms Knight said.
"I hope everyone had fun, but the main purpose was to encourage Aboriginal people to cook healthy food and to eat healthy meals."
As per usual, Mission Australia led by their area manager for Southern NSW and ACT Daniel Strickland, was involved with the event.
"We're proud to support this year's Koori Cook Off again with the purchase of the cooking ingredients," Mr Strickland said.
"I was super excited to be asked again to be a judge and was able to rate all the wonderful dishes.
"I commend the organisers and all the participants.
"The day was a wonderful opportunity to highlight our local Aboriginal culture and have some great fun along the way.
"We are keen to again take part in 2022."
Also on the judging panel was Goulburn Multicultural Centre manager Heni Hardi who was amazed by the quality of food.
"I was honoured to be selected as one of the judges this year," Ms Hardi said.
"We scored the competitors in the categories of preparation, collaboration, presentation and taste.
"I was really impressed with Mulwaree High School's with kangaroo curry which was very tasty and cooked to perfection."
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